Prescott Community Center

In this workshop, Dana Haigh will introduce the Alcohol Inks medium to create paintings of free flow of expressions. Alcohol inks are fast-drying and highly pigmented. They flow freely over any non-porous surface and have a mind on their own, allowing for a liberating approach to art and unexpected, spontaneous results. If you are open to just having fun and “going with the flow”, this is the medium for you to explore. Class $40 | Material Fee $35

What is the purpose of public art? What makes some works so popular--and others not? And how has public art changed? It's clear that this art form has played a major role in our society--so let's take a closer look at it. To be sure, it's been making a lot of headlines lately: controversial statues removed and new ones replacing them that celebrate unsung people or events, works of environmental and political art, and new kinds of "pop-up" art. Yet classic artistic forms, like the bronze statue and mural, still endure. We’ll take a wide-ranging look at the field, from monumental and great 19th-century works to the ever-expanding range of contemporary expressions, and talk about their aims and artistry. This class will be offered on Zoom. The link will be sent in your confirmation email.

Very cool and hot! Join us for a Glass Blowing class at New Temple Glassworks, newtempleglassworks.com, in Temple, New Hampshire in the beautiful Monadnock region (approximately 40 minutes from Groton). Up to 8 people for this group lesson. The New Temple Glassworks offers the following classes: Blow your own glass ornament – $40 Make your own glass flower – $40 Make your own glass paperweight – $65 Blow your own glass pumpkin – $65 Blow your own drinking glass – $65 Blow your own vase – $95 **A $20 registration fee is added on at time of payment. The item you register to make is the item you will make during the glass blowing class. You are only allowed to make one item during the two-hour class.** All classes include instruction, assistance, tools, color, and safety equipment. Please note that anything made in the hot shop must be annealed (cooled slowly) before it can be picked up or shipped. All the work will be delivered to the Prescott Community Center for pickup. Prescott will notify you when your class item is ready for pick up. During the lesson, you will be working in a fast-paced, hot environment, so it is important to dress appropriately. Please wear cotton or other non-flammable cloth (i.e. avoid synthetic material, fringe, etc.) Closed-toe shoes only. Students must be 12 years of age or older. Students under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. April 12th Class - Registration closes APRIL 1, 2025. May 24 Class - Registration closes MAY 13, 2025. No refund will be initiated ONE WEEK before the class. Here is what they are saying about New Temple Glassworks Glass Blowing Class: "Had a lot of fun and it was so interesting to watch the process." "The final product was beautiful (a drinking glass). Can't believe that we made them! The instructors/owners were great and very helpful. We would definitely do it again!"